Chiefs vs. Bengals Preview and Free Pick

The Kansas City Chiefs lead their division in the NFL, but so far, their regular season has not been as expected. However, they have a chance to improve on that by hosting a poor Cincinnati Bengals team in Week 17. 

The Chiefs are coming off a 20-14 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, one of the most underpowered teams in the league. 

The Bengals were thrashed 34-11 by the Pittsburgh Steelers, in a performance where the defense went unnoticed.

When:

Sunday, December 31 at 4:25 pm ET in Arrowhead Stadium 

Moneyline odds: 

Chiefs 1.27 

Bengals 3.96

Where Can I Watch?  

NFL on DAZN and CBS  

Why Bet on the Kansas City Chiefs?

The Kansas City Chiefs started the season as one of the most important teams in the NFL and the great favorites to return to the Superbowl. However, although they lead their division, their level has not been the best. 

In their last presentation, they were defeated 20-14 by the Las Vegas Raiders, a team that is not in the fight to reach the postseason. To add salt to the injury, Patrick Mahomes had another poor night, as he completed 27 of 44 passes, with 235 yards, one touchdown pass, and one interception. 

That does not match what he has done during the season, as he has 26 touchdown passes, 14 interceptions, and 3,938 yards passing. 

Kansas currently leads its division with a 9-6 record, followed by the Raiders and Denver Broncos with a 7-8 record. A win secures the Chiefs in contention for the NFL’s most coveted title. 

But this cannot erase a statistic that worries: this franchise has not performed at home, since it has four wins and losses in front of its public. 

For now, L’Jarius Sneed, Isiah Pacheco, Justin Watson, Kadarius Toney, and Donovan Smith are questionable.

Why Bet on the Cincinnati Bengals?

The Cincinnati Bengals were favorites in the North Division of the AFC but are currently in last place with a record of 8-7, confirming themselves as one of the great disappointments of the season. 

In their last game, they lost 34-11 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a night when quarterback Jake Browning suffered three interceptions. 

The absence of starter Joe Burrow has taken a toll on the morale of the franchise, which is currently in fourth place in the North Division of the American Conference. Without the quarterback, the offensive quality of the team has deteriorated, and the defense has been far from solid enough to frustrate opponents. 

The Bengals have had an irregular performance away from home since they have won three times and lost on four occasions. 

Cam Taylor-Britt is on the injured list, while Ja’Marr Chase, Jalen Davis, and Cam Sample are questionable.

Final Betting Analysis: Chiefs vs. Bengals

The Kansas City Chiefs need a win to secure the postseason and play at the level they are used to in the final instances. The Cincinnati Bengals are a team to forget this season and will not be a problem for Mahomes and company.  

The numbers at 1XBET have the Chiefs as the favorites. The Moneyline for them shows 1.27, while the Bengals have 3.96. 

This year, these teams already played, and the win was for the Chiefs 23-20.

Go for a win in the Chiefs’ Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.27, you will gain $27 for a total payout of $127.